Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/20/19
This is one of a series of previews for the 2019 Philly lacrosse season.
High School: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
League: Catholic Academy
Coach: Head Coach-Dipi Bhaya First year at Mount
Assistant Coach- Archie Alston
Assistant Coach- Amanda South Tees
Key returnees:
Liz Meister Senior Midfielder
Erica Brocato Senior Midfielder
Krista Kushnerick Defense
Others to watch: “There are a lot of Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen who will make an immediate impact for the team this season.”
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “Mount has been working really hard to learn a whole new style of play and take their game to the next level.”
High School: Merion Mercy Academy
League: Catholic Academies League
Coach: Gretta Ehret, 2nd season
Last year’s record: 9-9, 1st round of district playoffs
Key returnees:
Victoria Steinmetz, Senior, Defender
Alex Lavelle, Junior, Midfield
Emily Hauck, Junior, Midfield
Grace Binck, Senior, Midfield
Sonja Bjornson, Senior, Attack
Others to watch:
Nora Burns, sophomore, midfield
Brynn Donnelly, Freshman, midfield
Kristin Rake, Goalie, Sophomore
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “We are a young team with only 4 returning varsity starters from last season. We have a lot of athletic players and are working to develop our stick skills, attacking schemes, explosive speed, and competitive edge so we can be prepared for our 18 game schedule filled with many tough opponents.”